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Site Update
I want to let everyone know that the Birthday Thread is now open again! If you need the birth date on your account changed, please fill out the form and post (this does not apply to posts already on the thread, just ones from now on). Visark and I will be updating your account information as quickly as we can, so keep an eye on the first post for progress info.
I also want to remind everyone about one of Aywas' fundamental rules: You must be 13 or older to play here. If you attempt to circumvent this rule by lying about your age and later reveal it, you will be reprimanded. The age requirement is in place for a reason and we will not tolerate violation of this basic rule.
Reminder: You have a little over 24 hours to request a free hybrid change-back (to the old art)! After the 29th, if you want the old hybrid artwork, you must pay for a Dawn Crystal to get the image updated.
Last but not least, I have results from the Christmas in July Design Contest!
The three winners are:
Magnus Vale (#256) - Christmas Caroler Orimi
Our judges thought that this design just screamed "Christmas" and holiday spirit with its concept. The pattern is simple but elegant and flows well with very appropriate and well-executed edits. Bravo on such a creative and aesthetically pleasing design!
Nyoko (#585) - Eggnog Meep
This Meep is festive without being blatantly Christmas-y. The judges loved how the edits accent the very tasteful (hur hur) body coloring and overall concept! Great job on executing such a nice idea.
Lassie (#5182) - Festive Drylis
Some of our judges said that this design reminded them of candy, while others thought of a Christmas tree decorated with ornaments and tinsel. No matter what you see, it's very clear that this dragon is a Christmas creation, and it put us all in the holiday spirit!
Now, for our five Honorable Mentions (and trust me, this was a close race!):
Saturn (#497) - Santa Meep
Skitty (#543) - Abominable Snow Chiro
Beer (#728) - Festive Cheve
Ori (#6762) - Reindeer Ryba
Vix Pumpkinsnake (#7131) - Pajama Lacer
Please contact Visark (#185) for your prizes! Thanks for the entries, everyone, they were a real joy to look at.
Stay tuned for more updates and don't forget about the crystal sale!
- Eri
Posted by Eri & --
(#17) on Sat Aug 28, 2010 10:39pm
Custom Promotion
Items
Like the new silver art being made by our silver artist? Have a silver custom with outdated art? You are welcome to request your silver be redrawn (it would be the same pose and colors) for 35 GP. You can, of course, request the PSD for minor changes, future recolors of your new lines for future SCC pets, or breeding.
Because some people have asked, this offer (and the previous - where our silver artist will draw your silvers for free when you submit a SCC to me) is open indefinitely, or until she decides to retire from the position. (:
It's Custom Madness!
Crystals are Buy 2, Get 1 Free
Promotion ends September 1st.
You can get any crystal free that is less than or equal to the cheapest crystal you bought. To take advantage of this deal, send me (User #1) a message with what crystals you would like, along with the GP for the two most expensive crystals in your order.
Please keep all orders of three separate in your mail, for example:
Silver, Silver, Silver - send the price of 2x Silvers
Gold, Blue, Blue - send the price of Gold + Blue
Gold, Gold, Blue - send the price of Gold x2
If you are a premium member, you are welcome to send the Premium Member discount price with your order.
Have fun making customs (: I love seeing what you guys come up with.
Posted by Jack
(#1) on Thu Aug 26, 2010 10:36pm
Virgo
Pets
Virgo Lunaris is out.
Let me know if you have any problems with it. (:
Posted by Jack
(#1) on Tue Aug 24, 2010 7:23pm
Plush update
Site Update
Okay, after another three hours of standing at the post office (I feel like I spend my life there) all of the plushes have been marked as shipped. All shipment notices have been sent out. If you have not yet received one, please contact me and I will happily tell you when your order was shipped.
Don't forget you can order plushes here: Real Life Merchandise.
Free add-ons with any purchase of three or more plushes in an order. (:
Posted by Jack
(#1) on Tue Aug 24, 2010 5:37pm
Silver Contest 2 - Writing!
Contests
Look at our artist's newest silver custom creatures! Want your own? Wellllll...
Silver Contest 2 - Writing
This next Turn Your Pet Into A Silver Custom contest will focus on writing. If you'd like to enter, please go to the link below.
Link to contest thread
It ends September 1st, so be hasty.
Posted by Jack
(#1) on Tue Aug 24, 2010 2:12pm
Plush update
Site Update
I wanted to give you all an update on the plushes. We have shipped approximately half of them. There have been some inquiries regarding plushes and I feel it's necessary to remind everyone that there were hundreds of orders placed, and just one Slash doing all the printing, documenting, packing, and shipping. Therefore, everyone's patience is requested and appreciated.
As it has come up, please keep in mind our TOS regarding chargebacks. This will not change, as everyone will get their plush. While I am trying to get them out as fast as possible, do keep in mind I'm constrained by human capability, as I am one person.
I would also like to remind everyone that they purchased a pre-order and that the plushes did not arrive to me until the end of August's first week.
Posted by Jack
(#1) on Mon Aug 23, 2010 4:49pm
Hybrid Results
Pets
Here are your new hybrids!
They have been switched over. If you want your hybrid switched back to its original image, please contact Erienne (#17).
Also, if you want to use the second image (that did not win) that was polled for your hybrid, you are welcome to submit it with a Dawn Crystal. This is not free, however, so you must use your own crystal.
Here are the other winners. Some have been released already, as for others, you'll have to wait. :D
To claim your prize, please contact Erienne (#17). For your reference, here is the thread where you can figure out what prize you got. :D
Posted by Jack
(#1) on Sun Aug 22, 2010 11:14pm
New pets and more
Pets
Chimera's Shop is back open!
*looks unimpressed*
Chimera's making Metal Custom Crystals and Metal Orbs again, but it seems like he's been working on some other projects, too!
Oh yeah, that's sxc
obby, obby
So I guess he hasn't been sitting on his hands.
SP Shop with new pets
Spenser's shop (SP clearly stands for Spenser Power, not Silver Paws, guys) has some new hybrids up for sale also, at a very affordable price of 3 SP.
Oh yeah, Spenser would also like you to know that he changed the price and ability of this item:
Experience Stone - 1 SP
Allows you to skip an explore level.
Metal and SP
To help you in your travels, the museum has started requesting some more sets. The lion's share of the prizes are SP and a type of metal (Silver Pieces, Gold Pieces, Iron Pieces).
Here are a few of the new collection types:
But you'll have to go look for yourself, eh?
Premium Monthly Item
After much shenanigans with bugs, we finally had some time to code a new item. So here it is, the August monthly item!
Aynip
Need a certain genus of pet to come to you in explore? Use this aywa catnip and surely they can't resist.
I believe that's everything~ enjoy the new pets and items!
Posted by Jack
(#1) on Sun Aug 22, 2010 2:27pm
Copyright Panel + Transfers + September Pet Contes
Site Update
Copyright Panel
I'm looking for people willing to be part of a Character Copyright panel.
Your basic job will be to help me judge whether designs inspired by characters meet the requirements of Aywas.
For more information, visit the Character Copyright Design thread
Edit: I forgot to mention, the thread is open for people who are making customs inspired by characters. If this is you, please fill out the form on the thread.
Moving Accounts
For those of you moving accounts, we're now offering up a transfer option for all your pets and items for 10GP. Simply send the payment to Asher (#1), and all the time and hassle you would normally have to deal with won't be an issue. Please note that this only applies for pets and items, nothing else will be moved.
September Pet Contests
-The September Cash Shop pets contest can be found here.
-The September BP Shop pets contest can be found here.
Be sure to read the instructions on each. :)
Posted by Beebo
(#289) on Sun Aug 22, 2010 1:57am
See ya later
Site Update
Thanks for being with us, BJ!
BJ has stepped down from staff due to RL business. Thanks for giving us your time and talents for the almost-year long period you were with us :)
For your reference, guys, here are how her tasks were divided:
CUSTOMS - Aetheria now does custom uploading.
PET SUGGESTIONS - Pet Suggestions accepting is headed by Mauri.
COLORATION PAY - User artist copy and pay is handled by Visark.
CONTESTS - Xaoc contest is handled by Erienne.
As always, you can view the STAFF page at the bottom of the page.
I would also like to remind you that if you have items or pets ever missing, please use the REPORT link at the bottom of the page and assign the report as necessary. That way, Yasu can address those directly without having to dig through the forums. In your report, provide information on what item is missing, how many, and what happened that made the item go missing.
You can also use the REPORT link for other concerns you might have.
To put pretty pictures on this news post, check out the silvers our silver artist has made so far (she's very fast):
(I think one needs to be resized though)
Look at the previous news posts to see how to get your own free silver art. And don't forget to vote for the hybrids.
Posted by Jack
(#1) on Sat Aug 21, 2010 8:50pm